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umbilical cord  

Definition(s)

  • The umbilical cord is the lifeline between a developing child and its female parent. Many African cultures consider the umbilical cord as an essential part of birth rituals. [Source: Encyclopedia of African Religion; Umbilical Cord]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-ZFX9DN22-T

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